The energy demand of indoor swimming pools can be reduced significantly by consistently applying the high energy efficiency approach of the Passive House concept. This not only contributes to climate protection but also entails savings for the financial resources of a municipality. These guideline documents summarise the main research findings and provide recommendations to support the design, construction and long-term operation of highly energy efficient indoor swimming pools. The publication was funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DBU).

Download the guide (english, francaise) here
Note: To download the guide, you need to register in the Passive House Portal.

Click here (*.zip file) to download the checklists for keeping an eye on energy consumption, as referenced in the guide.

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Guidelines for Passive House indoor swimming pools

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